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$164+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Portland (DSM - PDX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PDX
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The best prices from Des Moines to Portland are usually found in October or September, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PDX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$170
(Frontier)

One-way from

$164
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$422

Good round-trip deal

$243 or less
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/108:17 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
vie. 3/146:45 amPDX - DSM
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$170
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/83:33 pmDSM - PDX
Nonstop3h 38mAllegiant Air
mar. 6/104:51 pmPDX - DSM
Nonstop3h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/22:53 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop22h 37mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/97:01 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/205:06 amDSM - PDX
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
jue. 3/275:00 amPDX - DSM
1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/224:20 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop6h 28mDelta
mar. 3/2512:59 amPDX - DSM
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/20$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/58:30 amDSM - PDX
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
sáb. 3/812:25 pmPDX - DSM
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/186:00 amDSM - PDX
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/2011:25 amPDX - DSM
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$408
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/179:38 amDSM - PDX
1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines
mié. 6/257:00 amPDX - DSM
2 stops14h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$642

Find flights from Des Moines to Portland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Portland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Portland

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Depart

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Price

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

lun. 3/10

8:17 pm-12:37 am

1 stop6h 20m

Portland

vie. 3/14

6:45 am-7:17 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$170

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

mié. 4/2

2:53 pm-11:30 am

1 stop22h 37m

Portland

mié. 4/9

7:01 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$234

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

jue. 3/20

5:06 am-1:04 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Portland

jue. 3/27

5:00 am-4:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$335

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

sáb. 3/22

4:20 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Portland

mié. 3/26

12:59 am-11:14 am

1 stop8h 15m

$336

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

mié. 3/5

8:30 am-3:10 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Portland

sáb. 3/8

12:25 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$370

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

jue. 3/6

5:45 am-2:55 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Portland

lun. 3/10

11:58 pm-10:43 am

1 stop8h 45m

$421

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

jue. 2/27

12:15 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Portland

jue. 3/6

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$717

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

lun. 2/24

8:41 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 56m

$164

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PDX

DSMPDX

Des Moines

lun. 2/24

1:34 pm-9:21 am

2 stops21h 47m

$378

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Deals found on 2/20

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Portland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Portland in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Portland flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Portland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Portland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Portland flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Portland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Portland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Portland from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Portland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Portland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Portland. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Portland is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Portland?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland (average of $277). Flying from Des Moines to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Portland in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Portland by month

Plan your trip to Portland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Portland ranges from 0.7 - 5.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Portland when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Portland by month

Plan your trip to Portland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Portland. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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    While on average a flight from Des Moines to Portland is generally $243, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $182. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Portland), you can expect to pay $143 for that flight.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Portland?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Portland (average of $277). Flying from Des Moines to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Portland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$124Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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